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Journey to the North Pole Cruise

A 40-minute holiday-lights cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene to visit Santa's North Pole. Lower "Sneak Peek" prices run Nov 13–25.

Updated Nov 3, 2026

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How to Plan Thanksgiving Break in Coeur d'Alene with Kids (2026)

Coeur d'Alene Public Schools (SD 271) Thanksgiving break is Nov 23–27, 2026. Family ideas in Coeur d'Alene with dates and official links.

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Coeur d'Alene School District 271 has Thanksgiving break Nov 23–27, 2026. The lake cruises are already running, and the Friday after Thanksgiving is the big night downtown: the Lighting Ceremony Parade, fireworks and 1.5 million lights. Many places close Thursday, so check before you go.

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Coeur d'Alene goes big on lights. The Journey to the North Pole cruises sail nightly Nov 13–Jan 3, the downtown Lighting Ceremony Parade is Fri, Nov 27, and Papa's Holiday Lights runs nightly at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from Nov 28. The library hosts a sing-along with Santa on Dec 12.

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Thanksgiving Break in Coeur d'Alene with Kids

Coeur d'Alene School District 271 has Thanksgiving break Nov 23–27, 2026. The lake cruises are already running, and the Friday after Thanksgiving is the big night downtown: the Lighting Ceremony Parade, fireworks and 1.5 million lights. Many places close Thursday, so check before you go.

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Holiday Lights in Coeur d'Alene: Lake Cruises, the Parade & More

Coeur d'Alene goes big on lights. The Journey to the North Pole cruises sail nightly Nov 13–Jan 3, the downtown Lighting Ceremony Parade is Fri, Nov 27, and Papa's Holiday Lights runs nightly at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from Nov 28. The library hosts a sing-along with Santa on Dec 12.

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Zippy Guide is the weekend list for Coeur d'Alene parents: an independent, family-friendly guide for Coeur d'Alene parents, covering things to do in Coeur d'Alene — story times, museums, parks, farmers markets, classes and open gym times. We gather details from organizers' public websites so you can plan your weekend in minutes.

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